Srinagar: Police in Budgam arrested two persons and seized three vehicles involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, a police spokesman said Saturday.
He said that a police party from police post Humhama at a checkpoint established at Laloo Sheesgari arrested two persons and seized three vehicles (tippers) bearing registration numbers JKO1M-4081, JK02AE-7764, JK04B-3681 involved in illegal extraction and transportation of clay.
However, one unknown driver left his vehicle behind and fled from the spot. The arrested persons have been identified as Manzoor Ahmed wani son of Mohammad Yousuf wani resident of Bemina, Mohammad Rafiq Mir son of Ali Mohammad Mir resident of Sebdan Budgam. Both the accused have been shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 83/2022 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Budgam and further investigation have been initiated, the spokesman added.
